¡Si, Se Puede!

Janitors speak out about their experiences on the job, working conditions, wages, and more.

Concepcion Landeros

Concepción Landeros

“We only want to be paid fairly – we are not looking for any handouts.” More>>

 

Ercilia Sandoval

Ercilia Sandoval

 “Our supervisor screams at us all the time and he even throws cleaning supplies from our carts.” More>>


Lidia Aguilar (with daughter Mayra)

Lidia Aguilar

“I’m very happy that we’ve won our union. Now I have a chance to make a better living for my daughter.” More>>


Aurora Villarreal

Aurora Villareal

“I’m expected to do 8-hours worth of work for 4 hours pay. It’s not fair.” More>>


Flor Camacho

Flor Camacho

“If ever in our lives we were willing to fight, now is the moment.”  More>>


Angelina Quintanilla

Angelina Quintanilla

“There are many workers, especially women, whose safety is at risk.” More>>


Flora Aguilar

Flora Aguilar

“All I want is respect and justice for workers like me.” More>>


Maria Luisa Berlanga (with son Andres)

Maria Luisa Berlanga

“We are human beings and we work hard – we deserve to live better than this.” More>>



Josefina Castellanos

Josefina Castellanos

“I’m 58 and it’s very difficult not to have insurance.” More>>


Franklin Mercedes

Franklin Mercedes

“Working conditions are holding us back from fulfilling the American Dream.” More>>


Kathy Orsoto 32BJ

Kathy Osorto

“I feel good being part of [the union] because I know that I am helping others in their struggle for a better future.” More>>


Pablo Porillo Local 82

Pablo Portillo

“With the union I am treated with dignity and respect.” More>>

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Affordable Health Care

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